Field Service Engineer

Permanent Futures Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install and maintain advanced engineering systems. The ideal candidate will have a qualified background in mechanical or electrical engineering and experience in field service. This role offers international exposure, a supportive work environment, and a competitive package. If you're ready for a technically rewarding challenge, apply now to take the next step in your engineering career.

Benefits

Competitive package

Travel allowances

Comprehensive support for field operations

Clear pathways for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in field service for capital or industrial equipment.
• Able to work independently on diverse sites across the UK and overseas.
• Willingness to travel globally when required.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain, and service complex engineering systems at client sites worldwide.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
• Conduct Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) and customer handover.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Hydraulics/pneumatics

Strong communication skills

Education

Recognised qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering (HNC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent)

Job description

Our client

Our client is a long-established engineering business with a global reputation for innovation, quality, and integrity. Operating across highly regulated sectors they design and deliver complex, high-value systems supported by exceptional technical expertise. As part of continued growth, they are now seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their specialist service team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically capable, hands‑on professional who enjoys variety, international travel, and working on advanced engineering systems.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will play a key role in the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of sophisticated capital equipment at customer sites across the UK and overseas. You'll be responsible for ensuring optimal equipment performance, delivering technical training to customers, and representing the company with professionalism and confidence in diverse and often sensitive environments.

This role combines mechanical and electrical expertise with customer-facing service excellence — ideal for someone who thrives on problem-solving, independence, and technical variety. The majority of your role will be mechanical and those skills are required, with any electrical skills a "nice to have" (you'll work alongside dedicated electrical engineers).

Field Service Engineers - Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain, and service complex engineering systems at client sites worldwide.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
• Conduct Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT), including validation and customer handover.
• Deliver operator training and provide ongoing remote and onsite support.
• Complete detailed service documentation, reports, and compliance forms.
• Uphold high standards of safety, professionalism, and discretion across all customer interactions.
• Provide feedback to internal design and production teams to support continuous improvement.
• Assist in mentoring junior engineers and supporting workshop testing when required.

Field Service Engineer - About You

To succeed in this role, you'll be a confident and adaptable engineer with a strong technical foundation and a proactive, customer-focused mindset.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised qualification in mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled engineering (HNC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).
• Experience in field service for capital or industrial equipment.
• Skilled in mechanical fitting and hydraulics/pneumatics.
• Able to work independently on diverse sites across the UK and overseas.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel globally when required.

Field Service Engineer - What's on Offer

Opportunity to work with advanced engineering systems.

International exposure and technical variety across multiple industries.

Supportive, long-established organisation with strong values and a focus on quality.

Clear pathways for professional growth and technical development.

Competitive package, travel allowances, and comprehensive support for field operations.

If you're a skilled Field Service Engineer looking for a technically challenging, rewarding, and globally focused role — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career with a respected name in high-integrity industrial systems.